Grizz Gaming loses final series of group play in Slam Open
March 19, 2023
Memphis, Tenn. — Grizz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, fell to Hornets Venom GT 3-2 in a best-of-five series against Hornets Venom GT in their final series of group play in the Slam Open.
| Game No. | Away | Home | Score |
| Game 1 | Grizz Gaming | Hornets Venom GT | L (24-21) |
| Game 2 | Hornets Venom GT | Grizz Gaming | W (24-22) |
| Game 3 | Grizz Gaming | Hornets Venom GT | L (22-9) |
| Game 4 | Hornets Venom GT | Grizz Gaming | W (22-15) |
| Game 5 | Grizz Gaming | Hornets Venom GT | L (27-25) |
The teams traded close wins in Games 1-2 before Hornets Venom GT defeated Grizz Gaming 22-9 in Game 3. Grizz Gaming came back in Game 4 with Brian Lunsford (LogicStark) scoring a team-high 10 points. Grizz Gaming led 25-24, but Xavier St. John (Big Saint) hit the game-winning triple to clinch the series for Hornets Venom GT.
Grizz Gaming will return to the court next week as bracket play begins in the Slam Open.
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